Spotlight Interview

Florence Kasumba was born in Uganda but developed her acting chops in Europe. Portraying

characters in English, German, and Dutch since 2000. Florence rose to the public's attention as the security guard for Black Panther “T’challa” in Captain America: Civil War. The exchange between her and Scarlett Johannson's “Black Widow” gave us a teaser into the now celebrated Dora Milaje

We spoke to the actress briefly about her experience on filming Black Panther and how the success of that film has translated into new opportunities.

Tell our audience a little bit about how you started acting ?

At 19 years old, I moved to Tilburg, the Netherlands to study singing, acting and dancing, in order to become a musical performer. In my last year of studies, I was cast in a Dutch film called, 'Ik ook van Jou' (I Love You, Too) as the girlfriend of the lead. I was allowed to take a three month break from school to finish that project. I then graduated and have been working as an actress, singer, and dancer since then.

You have played several characters in the Comic Book/Fantasy Word. How did you get cast for Ayo?

I was lucky to be cast as Senator Acantha in the DC Movie 'Wonder Woman'. A few weeks before filming Captain America: Civil War, I was asked to audition for the non-speaking part of Security Chief. I submitted my audition, received a call that I got the job, and was very happy, when I found out with whom I was going to work.

We first met Ayo in Civil War. Did you know then that you were going to be a part of the “Black Panther” stand alone movie ?

Oh no. Back then, I didn't really know anything about the Marvel Cinematic Universe or their comics. Of course, that has changed over the last months.